North Scripps Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.87° N 117.26° W

Issued: 4 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
19.6° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Scripps surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,081 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
330
330
428
479
589
642
505
715
581
537
321
309
637
582
459
412
397
392
294
275
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
W
5
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
W
10
SW
15
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:06PM1.50m
5:46AM0.93m
5:47PM1.58m
7:15AM0.92m
6:26PM1.64m
8:22AM0.96m
7:01PM1.69m
9:12AM1.00m
7:35PM1.73m
9:51AM1.02m
8:08PM1.77m
10:23AM1.05m
8:41PM1.80m
Low Tide
10:05AM0.36m
00:06AM0.38m
10:54AM0.51m
1:07AM0.21m
11:42AM0.63m
1:54AM0.06m
12:27PM0.71m
2:33AM-0.04m
1:08PM0.76m
3:07AM-0.12m
1:46PM0.78m
3:40AM-0.16m
2:21PM0.77m
4:11AM-0.19m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
18
19
19
18
21
20
19
20
20
18
19
19
18
18
19
18
18
18
18
Feels °C
18
17
18
18
18
18
20
19
19
19
18
17
18
17
18
17
17
17
16
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
W
7
1.6
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
8
Energy kJ
175
330
330
344
479
589
642
505
715
581
537
321
261
637
582
147
142
273
350
206
195
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
WNW
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
19
0.2
S
10
1
W
6
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
181
178
151
428
272
264
151
114
11
7
11
214
309
8
86
459
412
397
392
294
275
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
SSW
20
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
NW
12
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.1
NW
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
S
10
Energy kJ
57
55
223
48
28
27
24
12
6
11
5
6
6
4
2
6
6
6
5
24
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
11
8
8
10
7
10
12
7
3
3
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
0
22
22
1
148
626
22
71
22
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
9
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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